"Work That Keeps You Sharp: Reducing Dementia Risk"
A study published in Neurology suggests that jobs requiring more cognitive stimulation may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment later in life. Research on 7,000 individuals found that cognitive demands at work during different life stages were linked to better memory and thinking in old age. Jobs with higher cognitive demands, such as teaching, were associated with reduced risk, while those with lower demands, like custodial or mail carrier roles, had a greater risk. However, individual variation and further research are noted, and other studies have identified specific occupations that may help maintain healthy brain function, while also highlighting jobs that may put individuals at higher risk for dementia.